Shared Equity schemes
This content applies to Scotland only.
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The two Shared Equity Schemes were set up by the Scottish Government to give financial help to people who cannot afford the full purchase price of a home. Like shared ownership, the scheme allows you to buy a stake in a property, which can be either be built by a housing association or bought on the open market. However, you don't have to pay any form of rent for the part you don't own.
While these schemes are primarily aimed at first time buyers on low incomes, it can also help others who need to move. This can include disabled people or people with particular needs, people whose homes are going to be demolished or those needing to move following a significant change in household circumstances.
New Supply Shared Equity scheme
This page explains how the New Supply Shared Equity scheme works, who is eligible to apply and what to do if you're interested in making an application.
Paying for a New Supply Shared Equity property
You'll probably need to take out a mortgage to buy a share in a New Supply Shared Equity property, and find a solicitor to help you with the legal work. This page explains the buying process, and what you can do if you want to buy an additional stake, or sell your stake. It also looks at what you can do if you're having problems paying the mortgage.
Open Market Shared Equity scheme
On the 31 March 2010 the Open Market Shared Equity scheme closed to new applications. The scheme allowed people on low incomes to buy a home on the open market with the assistance of a housing association.
